Dean Yamashita

Dean Yamashita currently serves as the Director of Sales Marketing at westdrift Manhattan Beach, part of the Marriott Autograph Collection, since June 2023. Prior to this role, Dean held similar positions at various prominent hotels, including the Omni Los Angeles Hotel and Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown. With extensive experience in sales and marketing, Dean has successfully led teams in driving revenue and managing marketing efforts for properties of various sizes, such as the Hotel Angeleno, Sheraton Cerritos Hotel, and Airtel Plaza Hotel & Conference Center. Notably, Dean has demonstrated a strong ability to develop loyalty programs, enhance customer engagement, and significantly grow email databases, contributing to increased revenue across multiple roles. An earlier position as Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for Hanford Hotels, Inc. showcased Dean's expertise in brand development and property repositioning.